ASMFC American Lobster Draft Addendum XXV November 15, 2016

SNE Stock Status SNE lobster Stock is at record low abundance and experiencing recruitment failure (ASMFC, 2015) Poor condition due to environmental factors and continued fishing mortality

Management Goal “Recognizing the impact of climate change on the stock, the goal of Addendum XXV is to respond to the decline of the SNE stock and its decline in recruitment while preserving a functional portion of the lobster fishery in this area.”

Initial Management Response Addendum XXV was initiated to consider increasing egg production in SNE by 20% - 60% to increase chances of good recruitment if environmental conditions become favorable.

Management Tools Considered Gauge size changes Trap reductions Closed seasons Trip limits V-notching culls

Lobster Addendum XXV Timeline Nov 2016 - Contact LCMT members via mail to see if they recommend additional management tools Nov 30, 2016 – LCMT suggestions due to ASMFC Feb 2017 Board meeting – finalize draft Addendum XXV – approve for public comment Winter 2017 – Addendum XXV Public Hearings

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